Sight
Using toys for a memory game
Month 5 · Activity 11 · Senses
Instructions
- Place four small object on a table
- Have a child close eyes/blindfold/or turn around and have the adult remove one object
- Child guesses which object is missing
- Repeat three times removing one of the four objects
Simplify
For the first turn, let the child remove an object and keep it hidden while the adult, who had closed his eyes, says aloud what object was taken. An adult should point to the spot where the object was taken. Next, have child close eyes, and an adult removes the same object the child had removed. Point to the spot where the object was removed and ask the child to name the object. Repeat in this manner for all four objects. You could also begin by using only two objects and removing one of them.
Extend
Remove two of the four objects and see if the child can name the two objects. Next, try removing three of the four objects and finally remove all four objects for the child to tell you the name of the objects. To increase the difficulty, add more objects. Try to see if you can get up to ten objects on the table. Challenge a child - not frustrate.
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
Do you have a favorite hiding spot in our home?
Can you tell me if you want to hide from somebody when you see them and why?
Materials
- four small toys/objects (crayon, match box car, plastic figure, etc.)
- blindfold/scarf
Language Skills
Problem Solving Skills
